Volkswagen Tiguan
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L18 VHXMOT history
L18 VHX is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,169 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 112,169 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,803 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 VHX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Tiguan
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 16 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 VHX was last recorded at 112,169 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 4,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,926 miles · 12 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,243 miles
- Average per year
- 6,803 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,169 miles
- 2025 – 107,926 miles
- 2024 – 102,930 miles
- 2023 – 98,660 miles
- 2022 – 94,001 miles
- 2021 – 87,504 miles
- 2020 – 83,524 miles
- 2019 – 77,053 miles
- 2018 – 69,872 miles
- 2016 – 55,738 miles
- 2015 – 43,929 miles
- 2014 – 33,053 miles
- 2013 – 25,899 miles
- 2012 – 19,489 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,169 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides traction control arms (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 29 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,169 miles (+4,243)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 112,169 miles
- Test number
- 805580134499
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides traction control arms (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,926 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 107,926 miles
- Test number
- 321242631387
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 years old 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail107,926 miles (+4,996)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,926 miles
- Test number
- 251506865198
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 years old 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,930 miles (+4,270)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 102,930 miles
- Test number
- 499527254931
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES & BOTH FRONTS INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass98,660 miles (+4,659)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 98,660 miles
- Test number
- 421012474463
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass94,001 miles (+6,497)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 94,001 miles
- Test number
- 642946180280
- AdvisoryEMISSIONS TO LOW TO REGISTER
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass87,504 miles (+3,980)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 87,504 miles
- Test number
- 264948775192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,524 miles (+6,471)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 83,524 miles
- Test number
- 661554202063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,053 miles (+7,181)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 77,053 miles
- Test number
- 548272380328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 69,872 miles
- Test number
- 932562172964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,872 miles (+14,134)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,872 miles
- Test number
- 459028869825
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass55,738 miles (+11,809)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 55,738 miles
- Test number
- 186669548791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,929 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 43,929 miles
- Test number
- 837764855236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,929 miles (+10,876)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,929 miles
- Test number
- 640581165312
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,053 miles (+7,154)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 33,053 miles
- Test number
- 656206544240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,899 miles (+6,410)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 25,899 miles
- Test number
- 126501833252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 19,489 miles
- Test number
- 989242042299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 VHX
- Does L18 VHX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 VHX is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 VHX?
- The MOT on L18 VHX is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 VHX done?
- L18 VHX was recorded at 112,169 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 6,803 miles a year.
- Has L18 VHX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 VHX has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 VHX ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L18 VHX find?
- L18 VHX passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.
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